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The 2007 Youth Convention,
“Jesus Christ the Ultimate
Choice,” took
place on February 21st at the Knox Community College. Speakers
included Brother Damion Fearon of May Pen and Brother Terry Johnson
of Savanahlamar.
The
song competition was a featured event with prizes of a keyboard,
cordless mic, and CD player being awarded. Richmond took first
place, with Braeton coming in second and Mineral Heights third.
Honours of recognition were given to two individuals for their
contribution among the youth of the Churches of Christ. Brother
Fetzroy Small of Braeton and Sister Janice Mercy of the Mission
were presented with plaques and citations were read.
A
special offering was promoted prior to the convention. Churches were
asked to bring $3000 (Jamaican) to the convention, and a total of
$40,900 (Jamaican) was collected from fifteen churches. This
special offering allowed the convention to be held at the venue. In
addition, an offering of $27,648 (Jamaican) was collected.
Praise and worship was led by Brother Terry Johnson in the morning,
and The Together Brothers in the afternoon.
Article by Winston Scott
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